understanding crew payments

understanding the crew-rate pay scale

If our pay structure seems confusing, we assure you, it's actually quite simple and once you understand the purpose and process, it's easy to see why we adopted our expanded rate-table. For a more detailed explanation of our philosophy and complete description of the rates and position, you may read our article CRU Classification & Rates Unraveled on our blog at https://www.stagehands.life. ​For now, we'll just spend the time explaining how to use the table.

We believe our clients should not be required to pay for more that they need. In turn, we don't believe stagehands and or production management veterans should be coerced or trapped into doing work that they are not being properly paid to do. We also recognize that techs and engineers who are capable of more should be compensated for their extra effort, but also realize that most common tasks can be carried out by less experienced personnel. To compensate each group effectively and fairly, without adversely impacting our client's labor budget, we introduced new, intermediate pay-grades that provide more layers to distribute the budget fairly and effectively.

understanding payment terms

Our payment terms are NET 30 days. Checks every two weeks, so payment checks are normally scheduled for the first check run following the end of the 30 days. The 30 days allows time for us to prepare client billing (1-2 days), submit for payment (2-4 days), wait for the check (15-20 days), deposit and clear the bank (1-2 days). That process averages a total of 4 weeks. But sometimes may be as long as 60-90 days for some key accounts that have NET 30 payment terms and/or complicated payee process.

payment forms

We currently offer the following forms of payment (although some payment forms incur processing fees to offset fees we are assessed.

Form

Wait Time

Fee

Company Check

2-3 days

No fee

Credit Card

special*

special*

Venmo

1-2 day**

none**

Paypal

2-4 days**

none**

Zelle

same day

none**

Cash App

same day

none**

Western Union

same day

5-10%***

​Bank Wire

same day

$25+****

** No Fee when using attached bank account, however payment must clear before funds are released to Venmo account holder.​*** Fees range based on transfer amount. See WU.com for details.**** Your bank may charge you a Wire fee on the receiving account, based on your account type. Contact your bank for details